Greetings from Indiana

I stumbled across this website while looking for crossbowinfo. I belong to a live action role play group called Amtgard. Think ofD&D in live action. I have a reproduction of an English long bow in 30lbdraw weight that I use, but really want to use a crossbow. The few I have seenused are all modern type, but I want one more in period. I have looked at allthe great bows the people of this forum have made and I have to say I’m blownaway by the quality. I’m no stranger to wood or metal working, it’s just thebasics of the crossbow that I was unsure of. I taught myself how to make chainmail so I know with the photo essaythat Lightly made and lots of question I can teach myself how to do this.

In my opinion if you built a bow, then a crossbow should be just as easy. What might prove difficult thou is passing the weapons check at your events...or have the rules regarding poundage finally changed?

Not a big fan of D&D or fighting with foam swords, but I did enjoy countless sword swings over my head when doing Sambo , so read up and have fun building your stuff.